Eleanor's Cross, Geddington
1940
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1940
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Eleanor's Cross, Geddington is a 1940 watercolor by Badmin, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This watercolour painting depicts a street scene with a tall, slender monument in the centre. The monument is flanked by buildings on either side, with a few people walking on the street. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a light-coloured sky. The painting features a range of colours, from the warm tones of the buildings to the cool tones of the sky. The artist has used soft brushstrokes to create a sense of depth and texture in the scene. The painting is a charming depiction of a quiet street scene, with the monument serving as a focal point. For more information on the artist's use of chiaroscuro, impasto, and sfumato techniques, explore the works of Badmin.
The watercolour depicts the Eleanor Cross in Geddington village, with two uniformed men walking past the medieval monument. Produced in 1940 as part of the Recording Britain project, it documents wartime Britain under a scheme that commissioned artists to record the national landscape and heritage. The work reflects concerns about potential wartime damage and broader social changes affecting rural and historic sites. It is one of over 1,500 pieces created by 97 artists between 1940 and 1943.
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Stanley Roy Badmin was an English painter and etcher particularly notable for his book illustrations and landscapes.
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